Wisconsin Public Television

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

32nd Annual State of Wisconsin Tribute & Ceremony Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Dr. Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio hosts the event from the Capitol rotunda in Madison.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ARCHIVES

	2012: Daybreak of Justice Dr. Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio hosts the 32nd annual State of Wisconsin Tribute & Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event took place on Monday, Jan. 16 in the Capitol rotunda in Madison. Watch the full program.

	2011: Heal the World Full Program (2:14:18) Welcome, Opening Remarks and Honor Guard Music, Dance and Community Spirit MLK Heritage Awards and Music Keynote Address: Michelle Alexander Governor's Proclamation Speech Excerpt, Final Song and Close

	2010: Standing in the Breach Welcome and Opening Songs MLK Heritage Awards Dance, Music and Spoken Word 30th Anniversary Presentation Keynote Speaker: Victor Woods Honor Guard and Proclamation Speech Excerpt, Final Award and Close

	2009: Dare to Live the Dream Welcome and Opening Songs MLK Heritage Awards Music and Spoken Word Keynote Speaker Honor Guard and Proclamation Final Song, Speech Excerpt & Close

	2008: Yes We Can! Welcome, Music and Dance Awards & Good Community Guest Speaker: Gloria Ladson-Billings Continuing Ceremony and Music

	1968 Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Martin Luther King, Jr is remembered on April 5, 1968, the day after his assassination. Combining studio interviews of community and civic leaders with reactions of people on the street, King's legacy and his impact on the civil rights movement are examined. Watch the full program.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS 2012

	Independent Lens "Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock" 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Learn why this unconventional revolutionary paid dearly for her instant fame. Visit Web site

	American Masters "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On?" 12 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Vocalist and composer Marvin Gaye expressed the tenor of his time. Visit Web site

	Underground Railroad: The William Still Story 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 A profile of William Still details the accounts of black abolitionists.

	Freedom Riders: American Experience 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Meet civil rights activists who journeyed through the Deep South in 1961. Visit Web site

	Independent Lens "The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975" 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 Take a cinematic and musical trip to American black communities of 1967-1975. Visit Web site

	Slavery by Another Name 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Explore a form of slavery in the South that persisted into the 20th century. Visit Web site

	Independent Lens "More Than a Month" 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 Meet an African-American filmmaker wants to end Black History Month. Visit Web site

	Great Performances "Memphis" 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Enjoy a live film of the Tony Award-winning Broadway rock musical. Visit Web site

	American Masters "Cab Calloway: Sketches" 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Enjoy a lively biography of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz. Visit Web site